Canton fire chief retires after 27 years

Timothy Dunn's shoes will be filled by Deputy Fire Chief Josh Meier

CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Canton Fire Chief Timothy Dunn has announced he will be retiring from the Fire Department after 27 years of service. Dunn's last day will be Friday.

Dunn was hired on to the department in 1985 as a firefighter. He was promoted to the rank of captain in 2006, battalion chief in 2007 and chief in 2010. He holds a bachelor of science from Madonna

University and completed Eastern Michigan University's Staff and Command School in 2007. Dunn also served as president of the Canton Firefighters Union, Local 2289 for 20 years.

"Tim's excellent attitude and commitment to the organization proved to be instrumental in leading the fire department through unprecedented fiscal changes occurring over the past two years," said Public Safety Director Patrick Nemecek.

Tim Dunn has been married to his wife, Mary, for 11 years; they have two daughters, Abigail, age 9, and Katelyn, age 8.

Josh Meier was hired by the Department as a Public Safety Service Officer in 1997. He became a firefighter/paramedic in 1999, and was promoted to deputy fire chief last year.

Meier has an associate's degree in fire science from Schoolcraft College, and is a recent graduate of Eastern Michigan University's Staff and Command School. He has also been an active

member on the Canton Firefighter's Union Board.

"Josh's knowledge of the fire service, and his long-term visions for the department will make him a good fit as Chief," said Nemecek. "I expect his transition into the position to be a smooth one," he added.

Josh Meier has been married to his wife, Lisa, for 11 years; they have two sons, Jacob, age 8, and Joseph, age 6.

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